One couldn't ask for a better day for Opening Day 2014 as blue skies and springtime temperatures ascended on PNC Park on Monday. It was a welcome sight to fans, but an even better sight to the Pirate players as they have some unfinished business after last seasons Game 5 defeat to the St. Louis Cardinals in the NLDS. "I believe we're better prepared," said manager, Clint Hurdle. "I believe we're better experienced. I believe the skill-sets have every opportunity to play out and play longer than ... Read More
Archives for March 2014
Should Ferry Be Crossing His Fingers This Spring?
Spring is a time of change and renewal. “Out with the bad, in with the good” is the time-worn mantra, reflected in the often-celebrated spring cleaning time. It is a time to find love, and often rediscover passions and vigor – a general rebirth of the soul (and bunny rabbits). But the past two spring off-seasons have been a little tough on the Duquesne men’s basketball program. Instead of looking at the past season and focusing on how they can use their talents to improve their beloved ... Read More
Liriano Plays Houdini, Walker Walks-Off in Pirates 1-0 Win
PNC Park -- At 1:14 pm under clear skies, Francisco Liriano threw a strike to Emilio Bonifacio to kick off the 128th season of the Pittsburgh Baseball Club. Liriano would continue where he left off last postseason with a 4-hit, 10 strikeout performance (No decision) and Neil Walker hit a walk-off home run in the tenth inning for a Pirates 1-0 victory. It was a pitchers duel until the Cubs threatened in the fifth when Nate Schierholtz led off with a single and Darwin Barney followed with a ... Read More
McCutchen stars in new “This is SportsCenter” commercial
Video game cover boy? Check. National League MVP? Check. Andrew McCutchen has done it all. Now, he's officially made it as he is the latest athlete to appear in a "This is SportsCenter" commercial for ESPN. Enjoy. ... Read More
Pens exact revenge on Hawks; win 4-1
The Pittsburgh Penguins ended the month of March with a completely opposite performance from how they started it. The Penguins defeated the Blackhawks 4-1, Sunday night, thanks to goals by James Neal, Lee Stempniak and Sidney Crosby. The score was nearly the opposite of the first matchup between these two teams on March 1st at Soldier Field. Jonathan Toews scored twice in their March 1st matchup. He didn't finish the game in the rematch at Consol Energy Center. James Neal scored to get ... Read More
Video cast rewind show: March 30
Did you miss our live show? No worries. We have you covered. Our Michael Waterloo, Jon Pennline and Gar Bercury were joined by Jon Anderson from McEffect.com to break down some baseball topics. The four-man panel gave their MVPs, Cy Youngs, Managers of the Year and Rookies of the Year, while discussing some pressing Pirates topics, including playing an over/under game. ... Read More
A Deeper Look at the Steelers and new RB LeGarrette Blount
Weeks of speculation on the Pittsburgh Steelers running back situation came to a close on Friday, when the team came to a deal on a two-year, $3.85 million contract with free agent RB LeGarrette Blount. The addition of the bruising, 250-pound runner now provides the Steelers with a proven, veteran backup for second-year starter Le’Veon Bell, as well as a player who could step in and give the team a full serving of carries per game should an injury occur. In his four-year NFL career, Blount has ... Read More
Steelers sign Blount, Clark to Seattle?
- As reported here at Pittsburgh Sporting News on Friday, the Steelers officially signed free agent RB LeGarrette Blount to a two-year, $3.85 million contract. Blount immediately becomes the primary backup to starting RB Le’Veon Bell and should handle the short-yardage and goal line carries for Pittsburgh. Blount is also a solid kick returner, averaging 29.1 yards per return in that capacity last season for New England. The 27-year-old running back also received a $950,000 signing ... Read More
PSN video show: Baseball/Pirates preview pt. 2
Watch LIVE at our four-man panel breaks down the Pittsburgh Pirates, and as they hand out their 2014 baseball awards. ... Read More
Pittsburgh Power Take Down San Jose SaberCats 48-47
The Ron James era of Pittsburgh Power football began Saturday night with an exciting 48-47 victory over the San Jose SaberCats. In true arena football fashion, the game came down to basically the last play as the Sabercats (2-1) went for a two-point conversion and failed. Pittsburgh’s defense came to play today, forcing three interceptions, a fumble and a turnover-on downs while holding the SaberCats to 40 offensive points. San Jose added another special team’s touchdown with a net ... Read More